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School Board Meeting Briefs
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
Budget Hearing Meeting - 6:45 pm - June 22, 2009
Vice President Hutchinson called the meeting to order at 6:55 PM.
Present: Eads, Hales, Hutchinson, Young
Absent: Freebairn, Kile, Means
Others Present: Superintendent Lewis, Principal Hettmansberger, Allen Hall, Jacob Roskovensky, Terry Sullivan, Barb Board
Vice President Hutchinson welcomed everyone to the meeting.
There was no Public Comment of the Final Amended Budget July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009.
The Public Hearing adjourned at 6:57 PM.Budget Hearing Meeting - 7:00 pm - June 22, 2009
Vice President Hutchinson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Present: Eads, Hales, Hutchinson, Young
Absent: Freebairn, Kile, Means
Others Present: Superintendent Lewis, Principal Hettmansberger, Allen Hall, Jacob Roskovensky, Terry Sullivan, Gary Henry, Barb Board
Vice President Hutchinson welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Board approved the following Consent Agenda items:
Treasurer’s Reports
Activity Reports – March, April, May
Resignations: Doug Hageman, 5th/6th Grade Boys Basketball Coach and Jason Conn, JV Boys Basketball Coach
Employment of personnel: Casey Long, JH/HS English Teacher
Final Amended Budget July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009
Authorize Superintendent to begin work on the FY2010 Budget
Approve June 2009 Prevailing Wage Rates – Edgar and Douglas counties
Approve continuation of all current policies, procedures, and accounting practices of the Shiloh CUSD #1
Approve continuation of all current contracts and obligations of the Shiloh CUSD #1
District Depository – Sidell State Bank
Appoint District Treasurer – Patricia Thompson
Appoint School Board Recording Secretary – Barb Board
Approve School Treasurer Bond in the amount of $1,400,000.00
Approve application of Federal Grants: Title I, Title II, IID, Title IV, Title V
Approve closing the Newman Grade School playground and asphalt parking area during the summer months from dusk to dawn
Approve payment of District utilities as they come due for FY2010
Approve permanent transfer of Interest from Working Cash Fund to Education Fund
Approve Resolution of Lodge, Association or other Similar Organization authorizing Imprest Fund signatory power with Sidell State Bank
Board approved Regular Meeting minutes of May 18, 2009.
Board approved Executive Session minutes of May 18, 2009.
Board approved payment of bills.
Thank you cards were received from Georgeina Boland, Phyllis Stone and Missy and Dave Tingly, and Ruth Patchett.
There were no requests to address the Board.
Principal Hettmansberger reviewed his written report: Honors Assembly was well attended; it was a great evening. Is very impressed with the generosity of those who support our students. Joni Smith prepared and served an excellent meal.
Will look at bringing all Newman Grade School students to the Shiloh Elementary for the last day of school next year.
Thanked the Board members for all showing up at both the 8th grade Promotion Ceremony and High School Graduation.
June 1 was the Elementary AR reward day and it was an awesome day. This is a great way to encourage our students to read.
Distributed AYP status reports for Shiloh Elementary. Scores are pretty good. Meet AYP in Math and Reading. Congratulated the students for taking the testing seriously and a real big congratulation to the teachers for preparing our students.
Office staff has been reviewing a new student data base package from STI via webinars. Will continue to review the program and get pricing.
Superintendent Lewis reported that the only Food Bid received was from Aramark with a 6% increase.
Indicator 13 – we were on ‘needs improvement’ but are now in full compliance. If we ever get the federal stimulus money we can then take the money we have been paying EIASE and use it elsewhere.
Received $2,300 of the kitchen grant. Had applied for $20,000. Will use the money to purchase a new dish washer.Did get the solar grant and are now getting solicitations from vendors.
The “Bridging the Technological Divide” grant is looking very good.
Reviewed Mr. Chuck White's Federal Grant Allotments report.
Hutchinson questioned what it would cost for the Pre-K program with no state funding. Superintendent Lewis stated around $200,000 and currently looks as it we will receive 50% funding.
Superintendent Lewis thanked the board and staff for their help and support during his tenure and wished the entire district all the best.
First reading of the student handbooks occurred. Principal Hettmansberger reviewed the proposed changes.
Creation of a Lead Teacher position for the Shiloh Elementary was discussed.
Creation of a Special Education Coordinator position was discussed.
Eads reported that the Building and Grounds committee met with Mr. Hall and Dick Wagoner today. They checked the tennis courts, the baseball fields, and the track/football field.
Means joined the meeting at 8:17 PM.
Several suggestions were shared on how to best make use of these areas. Means commented that if they will be doing the work on these areas in-house they will need to hire extra summer help – possibly two students.
Eads questioned the district’s liability when hosting a game and the Newman baseball field. Superintendent Lewis noted there was a letter of agreement with the city of Newman.
Board entered into Executive Session at 8:25 PM.
Board returned to Open Session at 8:55 PM.
Board approved one year additional benefits to Principal Hettmansberger’s contract.
Board approved a 3.9% salary increase for Barb Board, Mary Patrick, Dick Wagoner, Terry Sullivan and Pat Thompson.
Board approved to destroy the audio recordings of Executive Session minutes of December 17, 2007, and prior.
There being no further business the Shiloh CUSD #1 Board of Education meeting of June 22, 2009, adjourned at 9:03 PM.